Busy Day Italian Crock Pot Recipe

Weeknight dinner just got easier! This slow cooker Italian chicken recipe is perfect for busy families. Simply toss the ingredients in the crock-pot in the morning and come home to a delicious, comforting meal. Cook some pasta while it simmers, toss a salad, and dinner is served in under 30 minutes! Enjoy tender chicken in a rich, flavorful tomato sauce.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 365 mins
Calories 424.4 kcal
Protein 49g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Busy Day Italian Crock Pot

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How to Make Busy Day Italian Crock Pot

  1. Place 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the crock-pot.
  2. Pour 24 oz jar of your favorite marinara sauce over the chicken.
  3. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
  4. Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8-10 hours.
  5. Remove chicken to a serving dish and shred with two forks.
  6. For a thicker sauce, stir in 3 tablespoons of tomato paste.
  7. Spoon sauce over shredded chicken and serve over your favorite pasta. Garnish with fresh basil (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

79 g

Sugar

131g

Fat

21g

Carbs

13g